All Obituaries

Laura A. Higgins, 62 of Lawrence Twp. passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born on April 1, 1957 in Barberton to the late Stanley and Gloria (Maddox) Higgins, she had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society and Wilderness Club. She loved all animals especially her cats and dogs, enjoyed baking, cooking and swimming. She was a good hearted person always willing to help anyone in need. She always left everyone...

Barbara Ann (Kendel) Hope, 91 of Canal Fulton passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Summa Barberton Citizens.  Barbara was born April 6, 1928 in Barberton to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Bartok) Kendel.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Hope; son, Donald David Hope and son-in-law, Clayton Hopper.  She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Hopper and Cindy (Tom) Juersivich; grandchildren, Donnie (Jenn) Hansel, Mindy (Dale)...

Patricia K. Grage, 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born on March 29, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late Willard and Doris (Richardson) Mears, she had been an area resident for the past 40 years. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, canning, baby sitting and especially loved her time spent with family. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, David W. Grage; children, Karen Grage (Leonard Thomas), Kathy (Jeff) Grotsky, Michael (Martha) Grage and Randy (Stacy)...

James R. LeBarre, 60 of Manchester, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home. Born on November 1, 1959 in Barberton, he had been a Jackson/Manchester area resident all of his life. Jim loved camping and music. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Peggy (Hamrick) LeBarre; children, Joshua (Ashley) LeBarre, Matthew (Justine) LeBarre and Jessica (Mike Dixon) LeBarre; grandchildren, Peyton, Isaac, Elliana, Connor, and Keegan; sisters, Diane Tucker and Cheryl Kennedy; nephew,...

Michael Andrew Schroedl, 75, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home in Brewster, OH. Born on February 3, 1945 in Grafton, ND to the late Andrew and Leone (Steichen) Schroedl, he was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Bismarck, ND, received his Bachelor's from NDSU and obtained his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from VA Tech. Michael worked for Firestone Research Center, Akron, OH, B & W Research Center, Alliance, OH, the Naval Ordinance, Washington DC and was a member of...

Hazel Jean (Bretz) Mohler, 88 passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home.  Hazel was born in Jackson Twp., December 17, 1931 to the late Harold L. and Iva M. (Lentz) Bretz and was a life resident of the area.  Hazel was a longtime member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Jackson Twp., an avid bowler and golfer. She was a very active member of the Stark County Women's Golf Association, the Lady Lions and Jackson Twp. Historical Society. She will be most remembered for her...

Judith Ann Carmany, 77 passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Windsor Medical Center.  She was born November 5, 1942 in Cuyahoga Falls, to the late Courtney and Nancy Elizabeth (Bickett) Wenger.  Judith lived most of her life in Summit County, retired from the Green Local Schools and previously had worked at Ohio Bell.  She was a former Girl Scout Leader, enjoyed cake decorating and volunteering with the schools.  She took pride in being a "MOM".  In...

Olga A. Hartshorne, born on July 1, 1926 in Frackville, PA to Martin and Anna Godzinsky departed this earth on 02/02/2020 to join her husband, Everett in heaven.  Olga was preceded in death by her husband Everett (Hank) Hartshorne and son Robert P.  Hartshorne, as well as sisters Patricia Forrest, Jenny Selegrath,  Becky Boger, and half brother Ed Balkiewicz.  She is survived by son James (Lynn) Hartshorne, daughter Nancy (Robert) Esworthy and sister, Rory...

Carol J. Smith, 1948-2020, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2020. She was born in Massillon, OH to parents Betty and Carson Sisler of Canal Fulton, OH. Carol was a member of the Northwest High School Class of '66. She attended the University of Akron in general courses and nursing. Following college she was married to Stephen G. Smith and had two sons, Charles and Matthew taking on the role of housewife while working various part-time jobs throughout the years. Carol loved...

Elaine M. (Shoman) Woodall went home to the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was born in Massillon, November 28, 1939 and was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Shoman. She was a 1957 graduate of Washington Massillon High School, a 1960 graduate of Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing and Akron University. She worked as a registered nurse for many years. She was the loving wife of the late Robert R. Woodall, married August 10, 1963. They were married for 57 years and...